The Most Infamous Movie Star Mugshots

We tend to look up to our favorite celebs, but even celebrities can be caught on the wrong side of the law. These famous movie stars got arrested for insane crimes, and they have a mugshot to match.

Elvis Presley

Of course, Elvis’ mugshot is as fabulous as he was. What more would you expect from the King? In 1956, Elvis Presley was arrested for assaulting a gas station attendant. According to reports, the man had simply asked Presley to move out of the way and lightly slapped Elvis on the head before Elvis returned the favor with a punch. The police were called, and Elvis was forced to pay a $15 fine. The attendant was fined $25 for starting the fight.

Lindsay Lohan

The Parent Trap and Mean Girls actress, Lindsay Lohan was arrested in March 2013 after violating a previous probation deal for possession of drugs and reckless driving. However, instead of going to jail, LiLo struck a deal where she went to rehab instead.

Mike Tyson

There are certain ways to behave when you’ve been arrested – and we’re assuming sticking your tongue out during your mugshot isn’t exactly what the police want from you. But this is Mike Tyson we’re talking about, this boxer and actor doesn’t play by the rules. Tyson was arrested in 2006 for driving under the influence and the possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to 24 hours in jail, as well as 360 hours of community service. He later checked into rehab.

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin rose to fame as a child star as a kid up to no good in the Home Alone movies – but it seems he’s still up to no good as an adult. In 2004, Culkin was arrested for the possession of unprescribed Xanax and sleeping pills, as well as the possession of Marijuana. He was initially arrested and placed on a $4000 bond, but the charges were dropped after Culkin agreed to complete the probationary requirements and took a drug test.

Matthew McConaughey

We all love a bit of Matthew McConaughey – and weirdly, this mugshot is still rather flattering. Matthew was arrested in 1999 after a neighbor reported him to the police. He was found in possession of drug paraphernalia as well as marijuana. The police in attendance found Matthew in his home, playing the bongos and dancing around – in the nude. He was taken to the station (hopefully fully clothed) and fined $50 for the noise disturbance. Well, it’s a story to tell the grandkids…

Amanda Bynes

It’s no secret that everyone’s favorite teen star, Amanda Bynes has had a bit of a rough time with it, especially from the media; from her mental health to her struggle with drug addiction and a rocky relationship with her parents. She was first arrested in 2013 after throwing drug paraphernalia from the window of her New York apartment and for reckless endangerment. Because of her mental health, she was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold, and the case was dropped.

Chris Klein

Actor Chris Klein is most known for his role in American Pie as Chris ‘Oz’ Ostreicher with his wild party ways – and it seems the actor doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Chris Klein was arrested for the second time in 2010 after Driving Under the Influence (DUI). He was sentenced to 96 hours in jail for his crimes, was ordered to stay in rehab for two months, served four years probation and had to attend alcohol education classes for 18 months.

Michele Rodriguez

American screenwriter and actress, Michelle Rodriguez landed her debut acting role playing a troubled boxer trying to make her way in life – and it seems the actress wasn’t shy of her own troubles. Michelle was first arrested in 2002, but released on a three-year probation. However, she was then arrested again in 2005 for driving under the influence, and was fined $500. It was later discovered that she had breached her probation terms, so was sentenced to 180 days in prison.

Ashton Kutcher

We all know Ashton Kutcher as the reckless teen in That ’70s Show, and the handsome Adam in No Strings Attached, but before this talented actor debuted on the big screen, he was arrested in his hometown of Iowa. In 2007, Kutcher was arrested after he broke into his old high school and attempted to steal money. He was eventually charged with third-degree burglary and was sentenced to three years probation, as well as 180 hours of community service.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton is one of the most talked-about social media stars and socialites (who has also dabbled in acting) – especially because of her multiple arrests. In 2007, Paris Hilton was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving after she was stopped by police. She was ultimately sentenced to 45 days in jail – but only lasted 23 before she was released for ‘good behavior.’ She was then arrested for the second time in 2010 for drug possession.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood – but even the best of the best can’t escape the law, and Gibson has been arrested numerous times throughout his career. In 2010, four years after his first arrest for driving under the influence, Gibson was arrested for domestic battery after it was reported he had hit his then-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. He was sentenced to three years of probation, had to attend counseling and attended an alcoholic recovery program.

Hugh Grant

Okay, as far as mugshots go, this is how you take them. Despite being arrested, Grant looks as cool as ever with his dashing good looks. However, we can’t say as much for his charges. He was arrested in 1995 for lewd behavior in public as well as attempting to solicit a prostitute. He was ordered to pay a $1,180 fine, was sentenced to two years probation, and was asked to take part in an AIDS educational program.

Tom Guiry

Tom Guiry is one of the most well-known child stars and brought us the legendary character of Scott ‘Scotty’ Smalls in The Sandlot. Tom was arrested in 2013, after he was accused of being too drunk to fly on a United Airlines flight, became abusive and tried to kick a member of staff in the face – eventually headbutting a police officer. Guiry was then posted on a $5000 bail and was then released from jail. You’re killin’ us, Smalls!

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves is one of the most admired actors out there, and his roles in The Matrix and KnockKnock has impressed us all over the course of his career. However, a few years after his movie debut in the 1989 Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Reeves was arrested. After driving erratically, Reeves was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving. However, because he admitted to the charge, he was released. What would Neo have done?

Matt Dillon

Popular Hollywood actor, Matt Dillon was arrested on New Year’s Day in 2009 for speeding – after he was recorded driving at 106mph, 50mph over the national speed limit. But this time, he couldn’t blame his Herbie Fully Loaded car for taking over the wheel with a mind of his own. He was taken to the nearest police station, fingerprinted and had his mugshot taken before he was awarded a citation to appear in court where he was then let off.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes is known for his acting skills, his production talent, and his martial arts prowess; bringing us some of the best movies, from Blade to Demolition Man. But it seems one thing Wesley Snipes isn’t good at is math. In 2008, Snipes was arrested after he failed to file his income tax returns. He was charged with the offense and sentenced to three years in prison for his crimes. Ironically, his mugshot was taken by ‘U.S Marshals’…

Shailene Woodley

The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent star, Shailene Woodley is all for doing whatever she can for the greater good – even if that meant getting herself arrested! Woodley was arrested in 2016 after taking part in a protest against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. She was arrested with 27 others trespassing and rioting on the site and was taken to jail. She has recently pleaded guilty to the charge in return for one year’s probation.

Christian Slater

Okay, we hate to say it…but this is our favorite mugshot ever. Although we don’t like the circumstances around it. Slater was arrested in 1994 after he attempted to board a plane with a 9mm pistol in his suitcase. Which, obviously, is not the kind of thing you can take on a plane. After this, he was also arrested for assault, battery and the possession of drugs. We don’t know if we can call you one of Robin Hood’s merry men after that, Slater…

Haley Joel Osmont

Despite the fact he had just been arrested, Haley Joel Osmont still looks like the child star we all know and love. The Sixth Sense actor was arrested in 2006 for driving under the influence, crashing his car and possessing Marijuana. After taking a trip to the hospital to clean himself up and tend to his injuries from the crash, Osment was taken to the L.A police station where he was given a $15,000 bond.

Jaime Pressly

Emmy-award winning actress, Jaime Pressly looks a bit worse for wear in her 2011 mugshot. The My Name is Earl star was arrested for driving under the influence and failing to pass her drink driving test. Pressly was picked up after she undertook a traffic violation and taken into custody where she took this rather tired looking mugshot, and a $15,000 bail was set for her release – which was promptly paid and she was free to go.

Tim Allen

Did you ever think Buzz Lightyear could put a foot (or wing) wrong? Well, apparently he can. In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested at an airport after attempting to board a flight with over 1.4 pounds (or 650 grams) of cocaine on his person. He was charged with drug trafficking but struck a deal with the police where he offered names for a shorter sentence, rather than life imprisonment. He served just over four years in prison.

Mickey Rourke

Considering he’s just been arrested, Sin City actor, Mickey Rourke looks pretty pleased with himself. Rourke was arrested back in 2007 after driving recklessly on his Vespa and making illegal turns. After seeing his bloodshot eyes, Rourke was instructed to take a sobriety test – which he failed. He was taken to the station where he took this incredibly photogenic mugshot and charged with driving under the influence where he was subsequently held on a bond worth $1000.

Joshua Jackson

We absolutely loved Joshua Jackson on Dawson’s Creek, but we have to be honest – he looks a bit haggard in this mugshot. Jackson was arrested in 2002 and charged with assault after he drunkenly attacked a member of the security team at a hockey match for the Carolina Hurricanes. After he was taken to the station, he was tested for his blood alcohol limit, and he was nearly double the legal amount. He was released on bail after he sobered up.

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf has made quite a name for himself for doing whatever the heck he wants and standing up for what he believes in, which has often landed himself in trouble with the law (many, many times). His most famous mugshot was this one – after he was arrested for assaulting a member of the public during an anti-Trump march in New York in 2017. After being taken to the station, he was eventually released. Shia live-streamed the whole event and the arrest online.

Dennis Hoppe

Dennis Hoppe was one of the most talented men in Hollywood – known for his acting, his filmmaking, his photography and his art. And also his arrest. In 1975, Dennis Hopper was traveling through New Mexico when he was found recklessly driving across the roads, as well as causing an accident and driving away from the scene without reporting the incident. The 39-year-old managed to get away with just a fine after he pleaded guilty to the crime.

Kiefer Sutherland

Okay, we have a real soft spot for Kiefer Sutherland, but he’s had more DUI’s than we’ve had hot dinners. Over the course of his life, he has been charged with driving under the influence four times, including this time in 2007, where he stopped for reckless driving and found that he was well over the legal alcohol limit. He was taken to the station where he posed for this smoldering mugshot and was sentenced to 48 days in jail.

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Hungarian-American Zsa Zsa Gabor was one of the most influential actresses, models, and socialites – and was even crowned Miss Hungary in 1936. But she was also shrouded in drama. In 1989, Gabor was arrested after she was stopped during a routine traffic stop when she suddenly slapped the police officer. She was taken to the station and served three days in jail, as well as undergoing community service, pay a fine of $12,937 AND have a psychiatric evaluation.

Jake Broadbent

You probably recognize Jake Broadbent from Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace where he starred as Anakin Skywalker. But we guess Skywalker probably wouldn’t have been arrested. Broadbent was arrested in 2015 after failing to stop when pursued by the police and soon entered into a high-speed police chase. He was arrested and taken to the station, where he took this incredibly serious mugshot. He was then kept detained in a detention center until he went to court.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage is known for his erratic behavior, and in 2011 it landed him in jail. Cage was arrested after a loud argument with his wife, which led concerned members of the public to phone the police. When they arrived on the scene, Cage then began to taunt the officers and was incredibly uncooperative. After he had been taken to the station, he was charged with disturbing the peace and domestic abuse with a bond at $10,000 for his release.

Al Pacino

Al Pacino is one of the biggest household names in Hollywood. But before he made it big time, he had a few run-ins with the law. In 1961, Pacino was arrested on Rhode Island after he and his friends were driving around the island with masks on. And it didn’t stop there, Pacino was also packing a loaded .38 gun in the trunk of the car – so he and his friends were charged with the possession of a concealed weapon and spent three days locked up in a cell after they could not afford the $2000 bail.

Carmen Electra

Tara Patrick, more commonly known as Carmen Electra, is known for her work as an actress, singer, model, and dancer. She first gained real international fame in the hit TV show starring David Hasselhoff and some small swimsuits, Baywatch. Electra was arrested in 1999 after police were called to a disturbance in their Miami home. She was charged with battery of her husband, but the charges were ultimately dropped, and she has since been issued with a misdemeanor.

Robert Downey Jr.

Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. is known for his colored past. His father struggled his whole life with drug addiction and had no qualms about letting his 6-year-old son smoke marijuana. From here, his addiction spiraled, and in 1998, Downey Jr. was found aimlessly wandering a back alley under the influence of narcotics. He was taken to the station and was not charged. However, he was fired from ‘Ally McBeal’ which would have been a tough blow for any up-and-coming actor.

Woody Harrelson

Everyone loves Woody Harrelson, right? And you kinda can’t not love this mugshot either. Despite being incarcerated, he still looks pretty fiiiiiine. Harrelson was arrested back in 1982 when he was found dancing in the center of a busy street and running away from the police for no particular reason. He was arrested and taken to an Ohio Police station where he was charged with disturbing the peace. However, he avoided jail time after he paid a fine.

Charlie Sheen

Surprise, surprise – we bet you knew Charlie Sheen would appear on this list sooner or later. Sheen was arrested in 2009 on a domestic violence charge, a felony assault, and a misdemeanor. The Two and A-Half Men star was arrested in a ski resort in Colorado where he was vacationing with his wife and posed for this mugshot (where he looks pretty confused about his whereabouts). He was sent before the district court judge before he was posted with a $8500 bond.

Justin Bieber

The teen heartthrob, Justin Bieber, has been getting himself into quite a bit of trouble the last few years. In this particular instance in 2014, Justin was caught driving under the influence, resisting arrest, drag racing, driving with an expired license, and underage drinking in Miami, Florida. We know, that’s quite a long list of crimes, but he didn’t seem too swayed by it, according to his big happy smile in his mugshot.

Jane Fonda

American actress, political activist, writer, and fitness guru Jane Fonda hasn’t been shy over the course of her 50+ year career and has always stuck up for what she believed in – which you can tell in this defiant mugshot! Fonda was initially arrested for disturbing the peace as she kicked a policeman while she was being arrested for possession of pills and drugs. However, the so-called drugs turned out to be vitamins, so the charges were eventually dropped.

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